Overall score
Semaphore
54.7/100
Semaphore Park
34.9/100
Semaphore for retirees and families; Semaphore Park for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Semaphore
54.7/100
Semaphore Park
34.9/100
Crime rate
Semaphore
67.3 / 1k
Semaphore Park
109.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Semaphore
370
Semaphore Park
201
Population
Semaphore
2,749
Semaphore Park
4,541
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Semaphore | Semaphore Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.7/100 | 34.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.8/100 | 71.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 67.3 / 1k | 109.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 25 |
| Walkability | 91.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 370 | 201 |
| Planning activity | 44 | 50 |
| Green cover | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Population | 2,749 | 4,541 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 3/10 |
Semaphore reads as a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone; Semaphore Park is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone.
On the data, Semaphore is stronger for a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Semaphore Park answers with housing affordability, public transport access, and a larger local community.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Semaphore, while Semaphore Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.